srossi@hbgsd.us                     717-703-1903(p)                                 717-703-1940(f)

The following services can be provided by your guidance counselor:

Academic Services

• Enrollment and course scheduling for students
• Orientation/registration for new students and 9^th graders
• Academic course planning selection, and scheduling changes
• Process Vo-Tech applications
• Facilitate and/or interpret all types of testing (i.e., PSSA, PSAT, SAT, ASV, AB, Advanced Placement)
• Assist with the IEP process for special needs students through referrals for testing and evaluation
• Process grades and credits towards graduation
• Keep cumulative and permanent student records updated
• Send transcripts to post-secondary institutions and employers
• Communicate academic progress with students, staff, and parents via quarterly progress reports and reports cards
• Arrange and conduct parent/teacher conferences and serve as a liaison between students,parents, and staff
• Maintain a web page for current guidance information
• Post information on summer programs available to high school students

Personal And Social Services

• Serve as members of the High School Student Assistance Team
• Conduct individual or group counseling
• Counsel students with personal, mental health and substance abuse concerns
• Make referrals to agencies such as Mental Health and Children & Youth for students in crisis need

Career Development

• Assist students with course selection and planning related to their career goals
• Administrator and Interpret an interest inventory for career research and serve as a resource to students and faculty advisors
• Schedule visits from college, technical schools,and military representatives
• Assist students with career related needs such as shadowing and college visits
• Coordinate the student application process for colleges and post secondary training
• Host Financial Aid Information night for parents